What is World Wide Web (WWW)?

The World Wide Web is like a big library where all kinds of information live on the internet and can be found easily.

Imagine you have a toy box full of different toys, each toy represents a website, and the toy box is the internet. Now, the World Wide Web is like having a map that tells you exactly where to find your favorite toys in the box. You just need to know the name of the toy (like a website address), and the map helps you get there quickly.

How It Works

The World Wide Web uses something called web pages, which are like little cards with pictures, stories, or games on them. When you click on a link, which is like pointing to another card in the toy box, it takes you to that new web page.

You can think of your computer or phone as a special magnifying glass that lets you look at these cards up close, and even move around from one card to another with just a tap or a click.

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Examples

  1. Imagine a giant library where every book is connected to others, and you can jump from one page to another with just a click.
  2. You visit a website by typing in its name, like 'www. elipedia. com', and it shows up on your screen instantly.
  3. A child uses a tablet to watch videos of animals without needing a TV.

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